The Reykjavik Maritime Museum

 Iceland´s past, present and future are intimately tied to seafaring. This activity defines the nation’s character, making it difficult indeed to know Iceland and Icelanders without knowing its maritime history.
The Maritime Museum´s exhibitions are insights into Iceland’s relationship with the sea through the centuries. The main exhibitions illustrate the development from rowboats to modern trawlers and cargo vessels, as well as the construction of Reykjavík Harbor. Temporary exhibitions are changed regularly.
Docked to a specially built pier alongside the museum is the Coast Guard Vessel Óðinn. Óðinn participated in all three Cod Wars against Britain in the latter part of the 20^_th century. Moreover, it was a highly effective patrol and rescue vessel accredited with saving the crews of grounded or sinking ships, and towed nearly 200 vessels to safety.

The tugboat Magni, the first steel ship built in Iceland, is also docked at the Museum pier.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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